Hee! I considered this story for my recs list this month because I am trying to vary the pairings, but I decided on another Lar fic.

My view of the crossover thing: I don't think the discouragement to rec crossovers should count in the BtVS/Angel fandom. IMO, there are so many canon crossovers that it should be kosher in this fandom.

I'll toe the party line, though, and try to choose stories based on the primary setting/universe. I had to pass over some favorites because they were more Angel that BtVS. (But I asked to rec Angel sometime, so I'll get to give those recs eventually...)